Craving a mouthwatering, low-carb sensation that'll make your taste buds dance? Look no further than these sizzling Wraps de Lechuga con Pollo Buffalo! Imagine tender, spicy shredded chicken nestled in crisp lettuce leaves, topped with tangy blue cheese and crunchy celery – a flavor explosion that's both healthy and incredibly satisfying. Whether you're watching your carbs, seeking a quick meal, or just wanting to impress your dinner guests, these buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 head of lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Cook the chicken breast until fully cooked, then shred it using two forks or your hands. This will yield approximately 1 pound of shredded chicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your heat preference.
- While the chicken is marinating in the buffalo sauce, prepare the lettuce. Take the head of lettuce and carefully separate the leaves, ensuring they remain intact. Rinse the leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or debris, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Next, prepare the toppings. Chop the celery into small pieces and crumble the blue cheese. Set these aside for assembly.
- Once the chicken is well coated and the toppings are ready, it’s time to assemble the wraps. Take a lettuce leaf and place a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture in the center of the leaf.
- Top the buffalo chicken with a sprinkle of chopped celery and crumbled blue cheese for added flavor and crunch.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Be careful with the salt as the blue cheese can be quite salty on its own.
- Carefully fold the sides of the lettuce leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a wrap. Repeat this process with the remaining lettuce leaves and chicken mixture.
- Serve the wraps immediately, garnished with additional blue cheese and celery if desired. Enjoy your delicious and healthy "Wraps de Lechuga con Pollo Buffalo"!
Tips
- Choose the right lettuce: Romaine or butter lettuce works best for sturdy, easy-to-wrap leaves.
- For extra flavor, briefly marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Control the heat by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce – start with less and add more if needed.
- For a meal prep option, keep chicken and toppings separate and assemble just before eating to prevent soggy lettuce.
- Experiment with additional toppings like diced green onions or a drizzle of ranch dressing for extra flavor.
- If you prefer less spice, mix the buffalo sauce with some ranch or blue cheese dressing to mellow the heat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 100mg
